English Explanatory Dictionary

in knots

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In a state of disagreement or confusion; at a standstill; in a deadlock.

Word forms

in knots

Etymology

Compare knot (“difficult situation”).

Related words

tied in knots tie in knots tie oneself in knots
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